Gatehouse
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gatehouse is a noun meaning A lodge besides the entrance to an estate; often the residence of a gatekeeper; also a dwelling formerly used as such a residence.
Meaning
A lodge besides the entrance to an estate; often the residence of a gatekeeper; also a dwelling formerly used as such a residence.
More Meanings
- A shelter for a gatekeeper.
- (historical) A fortified room over the entrance to a castle or over the gate in a city wall
Word Forms
- gatehouses
- gate house
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include towered, guardhouse, gate, guesthouse, lodge-house, lodgehouse.
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